Practical question for Bucket tool

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June 29, 2026
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I have a question, how to practically work with Paint Bucket tool.

For example here, I have the outline and I would like it to change to black. However it is not capable to change it smoothly. Usually I don't have the advantage of being it on seperate layer for color overlay.

D Fosse

Community Expert

Indeed. Here’s the thread. The general conclusion is that the paintbucket is old and outdated, and there are so many better alternatives and workflows now.

https://community.adobe.com/questions-712/why-does-the-paint-bucket-tool-leave-a-bloody-white-unfilled-line-around-my-art-this-is-very-annoying-and-yall-should-fix-it-sincerly-weenie-1629733?tid=1629733&postid=7694401#post7694401

c.pfaffenbichler

Community Expert

In the image @Yuriwexy posted screenshots of a Black Solid Color Layer with an appropriate Blend if-setting might suffice, but it’s hard to judge based on that small part visible.